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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1931

Page

1

Nations Warned by Lord Cecil at Disarmament Conference

In Paris on November 26 Lord Robert Cecil delivered a stern warning that the world may perish without disarmament. More than 500 delegates attended the Palais de la Mutisal Me for the opening session where Cecil gave the keynote. The U S was represented by Alanson T. Houghton, former ambassador to Britain and Germany, as the League of Nations council met in a separate Paris chamber to seek peace in troubled areas.

Paris UPA Robert Cecil Palais de la Mutisal Satl Teague of Nations Council Chanber Mb Churia United States Alanson T. Houghton Great Britain Germany

Fragmented Will Notes and Vague Stream of Conjecture

A disjointed Will entry mentions Aboard 1.8. 8. Empress of Russia on November 26. The text veers into stray remarks about fashion, sexuality, and Shanghai, with references to a Marques de Cordray marriage, Texas election results, and political figures Tillson or Carne. The fragmentary style yields no clear action or outcome.

Empress of Russia Shanghai Speans Marques de Cordray Texas Tillson Carne

Fifteen to Attend Boys Conference

Thirteen HEY members and two advisors will leave Friday noon for Ottumwa for three days at the state older boys conference. The group includes Donald Welch William Stewart Tom McKinnes Lloyd Marek Moriarty Manries Mayo Max Raymond Charles Owen Daryl Crawford Robert Suanno Robert Hansen Ezra Smith Willie Jones and others with representatives from three churches. About four hundred boys from across the state are expected to attend this anticipated gathering.

HEY Willeave Ottumwa Donald Welch Willian Stewart Tom Mckihinnes Lloyd Marek Date “ Moriarty Manries Mayo Max

Attitude of Japan Now Is Hopeful

TOKIO reports a hopeful stance from Japan toward a neutral zone at Chinchow if Sino-Japanese talks proceed on other issues. In Washington, the U.S. backs the League plan to settle Manchurian disputes and seeks a speedy solution. Paris notes Tokyo’s advisors favor evacution plans and a commission of enquiry, while Japanese and Chinese delegates push through council terms amid reservations.

Tokio Japan Chinchow Washington League of Nation Stimson Chesapeake Sylvan League U.S Ambatator Charles United States Wort Nanking Fokio Wan Chischow Gateway To Chins Taitehar Westus Lang

Newton Wins Meet At Local Y M C A

Newton swimming team defeated Washington 65 to 28 at the local Y M C A on Wednesday evening.

Newton Washington Y. M.C

Christmas Seals Sent By Mail Campaign Effort

Mrs Belle Rive county chair announces mail distribution of Christmas seals to Washington residents to aid public health and fight tuberculosis. Postmaster Harry Mecall cautions against placing seals on the address side and urges proper addressing, wrapping, stamping, and avoiding abbreviations to ensure delivery.

Belle Rive Washington Harry Mecall

Senator Brookhart Names Son New Secretary

Senator Brookhart of Washington appoints his son Smith Jr as secretary following the death of Roy H. Rankin who served the senator. The younger Brookhart previously worked for the Federal Trade Commission as a field examiner on public utilities investigations and recently began practicing law. He took the oath Monday, amid a months long temp assignment in his father’s office.

Washington, D. C Brookhart Smith, Jr Acceed Roy H. Rankin Federal Trades Commission Commission Washington

License plates ready next week at county treasurer office

Marion George, county treasurer, announces 6500 automotile plates and 600 truck plates ready for distribution. Plates go on sale Tuesday December 1 with further opportunity to equip vehicles from January 1, 1932. Totals for mobiles and trucks reused in the county this year surpass last year’s figures. Christmas parcel etiquette promotes clear four line addressing and use of holiday seals to support health drives.

Marion George Wasington Epity Janary

Funeral of Miss Brown at St James Church

Funeral services for Miss Ame Brown will be held Friday morning at St James Catholic Church followed by burial in Elm Grove cemetery. She died suddenly yesterday in the Atlantic and Pacific store. Survived by sister Miss Kate Brown of Baltimore and parents Oliver and Agnes Brown. Born on a farm north of Washington later living there most of her life. Attended Pratt Institute and New York School of Fine and Applied Art. Longtime Omaha teacher. Church member and close friend Miss Alice Van Vliet helped with arrangements.

Puneru Ame Brown St. James Catholic Church Elm Grove Miss Brown Amelia Brown Atlantic and Pacific Nest Second Street Oiver Agnes (Sullivan) Brown Kate Brown Baltimore Washington Pratt Institute New York School of Fine and Applied Art Oleeta Owwart Gertrude Bowman del Stewart Washington D. C Dora Custer Des Moines California St. James Alice van Viet

Indians Trapped by Storm In New Mexico Nut Pickers

A blizzard swept high mesas of New Mexico trapping four men and holding several hundred Navajo and Zuni Indians during their annual quest for pine nuts. They were inadequately clothed and poorly fed while marooned after the storm.

Gallup N. M Jarren New Mexico

Blessings of God During Year Listed

Rev Carl We Klein preached that present economic troubles stem from human frailties and urged thanks for divine blessings. A Union Service at the Presbyterian Church included ministers from Washington churches. offering will aid unemployment relief chaired by Klein. He argued hardships arise from selfishness indifference and urged charity, noting open windows of heaven but critiquing relief ideas that shift blame from human action to the divine.

Carl We Klein Mr. Klein Klein Washington Presbyterian Church Attre

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